While it’s a rare commodity for a band to tour as consistently as Slightly … Read Full Bio ↴While it’s a rare commodity for a band to tour as consistently as Slightly Stoopid, the group’s diligent commitment to live music provides some insight into their loyal fan base and unique creative metamorphosis throughout their extensive existence. Though it's been a couple of years since the release of their last studio album, Top Of The World (August 14, 2012), the Ocean Beach, California-based group—led by co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty—have also found the same passionate dedication to their studio craft, holing up between tours in their own San Diego recording studio and record label complex. The balance of a prolific touring regimen between albums have helped to refine the tasty fusion and massive groove that permeates Stoopid’s trademark sound and seven album catalogue, as well as their live shows.

"We're a touring act, and we've been on the road pretty much non-stop over the last decade," explains Doughty, offering that the more recent creation of the band's own local recording studio and rehearsal clubhouse (within the warehouse district of Mission Valley just inland of Ocean Beach) certainly aided and influenced their last release Top of the World, and has inspired their latest sessions, which the band anticipates could stretch into a few different recording projects.

"Over the last 3 years we started our own studio and within the last 9 months, anticipating the window for new album sessions, the band has invested into innovations and equipment upgrades for the studio in a quest to capture and progress our signature sound forward. Having our own studio really enables us to make records at our own pace and to make the right records, hopefully (with a grin) at various stages of our career,” Doughty continues. “What's nice about having our own environment to record in and analyze the music is it really lets you keep an organic feel. For us, I feel like it's a step into the next level, as far as understanding the process of recording, understanding the process of songwriting. We took everything that we've learned over the years and really put it into this place and into our music.” The property also houses the creative loft space that has become the official offices of the band’s own label Stoopid Records, which issued the band’s second album in 1999 Acoustic Roots, and has continued to be their preferred method of distributing the band’s recorded material.

Another key ingredient to what makes Slightly Stoopid extraordinarily special is the inclusion of several musical guests, both live and in the studio. "It really keeps that 'family atmosphere' for us,” says Doughty. “I think it really shows in the music — we live for the spirit of collaboration and on Top of The World we had G. Love, Angelo Moore from Fishbone, Don Carlos, Barrington Levy, Ian Neville from Dumpstaphunk, Tory Ruffin from Morris Day and the Time and Fishbone, and singer/songwriter Angela Hunte. Angelo Moore to me is one of the greatest front-men to ever step foot on a stage. As a fan and out of respect, I try to do something with Angelo every time we have a record, really. If you listen to his lyrics, his vocal performance—I don't know who could keep up with Angelo on stage. Don Carlos from Black Uhuru is one of the legendary reggae singers of all time and we've had the pleasure of working with him the last few years. We've been friends with G. Love for over 15 years, and we've been able to work together quite a few different times in the studio. It seems like second nature. Whenever you're recording with G., it's almost like you're really just hanging out with your bro and you happen to hit record. We've done so many shows together and so many studio sessions, it becomes second nature.“

See It No Other Way
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics

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Me no see no other way but me no see no other way
One way me seeing is the righteous way
Me no see no other way but me no see no other way
One way me seeing is the righteous way

Bounce with me, come real, take me
Follow some of them right on over to the right mental stylee
Keep me head above the water, they walking improper

Watch you children, they must be moron brotha

First glance sight, they got to be shotta
Respect the icons, they are the trensetter
Bob Marley, Euroy, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer
How we come up me wonder, who some are who follow

Me no see no other way but me no see no other way
One way me seeing is the righteous way
Me no see no other way but me no see no other way
One way me seeing is the righteous way

Allow me a beat to follow I'll do this
How would it feel to meditate and I'll study from this
On the Billboard chart they'll bring back me hit
Give me the mic and run the track, the mister start a spit

Tell them a Mr. Mutton time boy, they exit
Cartez sent them out with friend but them a hypocrite
Border line nigga, tell them don't cross it
How all don't me carrying a basket

Me no see no other way but me no see no other way
One way me seeing is the righteous way
Me no see no other way but me no see no other way
One way me seeing is the righteous way

Bounce with me, pound the floor, this entity is done
He has done so many things some man was done but then become
A man if he understand how the world runs
But you can't be ungrateful

And now allow me a beat to follow I'll do this
How would it feel to meditate and I'll study from this
On the Billboard chart they'll bring back me hit
Give me the mic and run the track, the mister start a spit

Me no see no other way, but me no see no other way
One way me seeing is the righteous way
Me no see no other way, but me no see no other way
One way me seeing is the righteous way and

I just wanna living in the righteous way
I don't wanna be in the Babylon way
I don't wanna, [Incomprehensible]
I don't wanna move with the pagans down

Tell me, tell me when you're ready for me
Tell me, tell me when you're ready for me
And I don't wanna no follow the Babylon way
I just wanna put myself into the righteous way, way

Tell me when you're ready
(Tell me when you're ready to bend down on your knees and pray)
Tell me when you're ready
(Tell me when you're ready to bend down on your knees and pray)
Come in
I don't wanna living in the

I don't see no other way, I don't see no other way
One way I see it is the righteous way

I don't see no other way, I don't see no other way
One way I see it is the righteous way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Slightly Stoopid's "See It No Other Way" emphasize the importance of living a righteous life and following icons who have set the standard. The repetition of "Me no see no other way but me no see no other way, One way me seeing is the righteous way" emphasizes the singer's belief in his chosen path. References to Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Euroy, and Peter Tosh highlight the importance of following the footsteps of those who have paved the way for them. The song also touches on the dangers of walking the wrong path and raising children who may not understand the importance of righteousness.

The lines "I don't wanna be in the Babylon way, I don't wanna move with the pagans down" clearly illustrate that the singer has no desire to be a part of the status quo or follow societal norms. The song's lyrics encourage listeners to live a life of purpose and follow their own path.

Overall, the song is a powerful statement about individual choice and the importance of living a righteous life. It urges the listener to be mindful of the path they're taking and encourages them to make choices that align with their values.

Line by Line Meaning

Me no see no other way but me no see no other way
I can only see one way, which is the right way

One way me seeing is the righteous way
I see things only from a righteous perspective

Bounce with me, come real, take me
Come with me and be honest

Follow some of them right on over to the right mental stylee
Follow those who have good mental attitude

Keep me head above the water, they walking improper
I need to stay afloat while they behave badly

Watch you children, they must be moron brotha
Be careful of your children, they might be misbehaving too

First glance sight, they got to be shotta
First impressions suggest they are troublemakers

Respect the icons, they are the trensetter
Show respect to those who are trailblazers

Bob Marley, Euroy, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer
These artists were important in establishing reggae music

How we come up me wonder, who some are who follow
I'm curious how we got to where we are, and who's following whom

Allow me a beat to follow I'll do this
Let me follow the rhythm and I'll perform

How would it feel to meditate and I'll study from this
I wonder what it would be like to meditate and learn from this experience

On the Billboard chart they'll bring back me hit
I hope my song will be successful on the Billboard chart

Give me the mic and run the track, the mister start a spit
Let me take the microphone and start singing

Tell them a Mr. Mutton time boy, they exit
I'm taking over now, they need to leave

Cartez sent them out with friend but them a hypocrite
Cartez told them to leave with their friend, but they're not trustworthy

Border line nigga, tell them don't cross it
They're getting close to crossing a line they shouldn't

How all don't me carrying a basket
I don't want to be seen as foolish

Bounce with me, pound the floor, this entity is done
Dance with me, the energy is high and the experience is over

He has done so many things some man was done but then become
He's done a lot of things, some good, some not, but he's learned from it all

A man if he understand how the world runs
A man will be better off if he understands how the world works

But you can't be ungrateful
It's important to show gratitude

I just wanna living in the righteous way
I want to live in a moral and just way

I don't wanna be in the Babylon way
I don't want to be caught up in a corrupt system

Tell me, tell me when you're ready for me
Let me know when you're prepared to listen to me

And I don't wanna no follow the Babylon way
I don't want to follow a corrupt system

I just wanna put myself into the righteous way, way
I want to live in a moral and just way

Come in
Come join me

Tell me when you're ready
Let me know when you're prepared to listen to me

(Tell me when you're ready to bend down on your knees and pray)
Let me know when you're ready to pray

I don't see no other way, I don't see no other way
I can only see one way, which is the right way

One way I see it is the righteous way
I see things only from a righteous perspective

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BARRINGTON LEVY, GARY JOHNSON, KYLE MCDONALD, MILES MASON DOUGHTY

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